On Seeing "Oklahoma!"

When I saw the show
I thought,
if Jud Frey had not
advocated revenge
what would Curly say
in a world of enthusiasts?

There is something
grey about him and I
think his flesh
must be cold.

But when I have
a chance to touch his hand
I find him warm as life.

I offer a paper mache
welcome and paper mache
compliments, like insiders
do in their greetings.

He accepts them
as if they are real
and smiles in grey,
giving all he can I guess.

I hope he won't
test us too much.